Hours
Battleground
Open Daily
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monument and Museum
Open Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tickets
Grounds are free to visit
Monument:
Adults $14
Children (11 and younger) $6
Seniors/Veterans: $10
Groups: Contact San Jacinto
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
On a chilly April afternoon in 1836, this strip of coastal prairie rang with the boom of cannon, crack of musket fire, and shouts of “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember La Bahia!” Despite being outnumbered, Gen. Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos, and foreign volunteers decisively defeated Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna’s forces and won Texas’ independence. Today, the 1,200-acre site, San Jacinto Museum, and the 567-foot-tall San Jacinto Monument celebrate their sacrifice and victory.
See the Site
Plan Your Visit
Take a self-guided driving tour of the battlefield, hike, birdwatch, fish, visit the 567-foot-tall monument, and explore the museum.
San Jacinto Battleground History
On April 21, 1836, General Houston and his men defeated the Mexican army after an 18-minute battle at this site.
Field Trips
Field trips are offered Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and usually last two hours.
Event Rentals
Host your next Special Event at the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield!
Volunteer
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with educational programs, period acting and history reenactment, prairie restoration, site maintenance, photography, woodworking, and more.
Scout Programs
We offer programs designed especially for the Cub Scout Texas Badge and the Girl Scout Playing the Past Badge.
Events at San Jacinto Battleground
Fire! Arms Demonstration
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.
Fire! Arms Demonstration
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Sunday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Have you ever wondered how to load a cannon? Have you ever seen one fired? Visitors to the San Jacinto Monument can learn how to load a cannon and watch regular cannon demonstrations. It will be a blast, literally! Cannon fire will take place on the hour and half-hour. Note: The cannon program will be canceled if it rains
San Jacinto Battleground in the Blog
Three Women Who Helped Shape San Jacinto
Throughout its nearly 190-year history, women have played a vital role in preserving and shaping the story of the San Jacinto Battleground.
The History of the Alabama-Coushatta and Their Role in the Texas Revolution
The Alabama-Coushatta story reflects a long tradition of strategic diplomacy, befriending colonial and national powers when necessary but retaining a commitment to their sovereignty, identity, and peace even amid repeated betrayals.
Creating the San Jacinto Battleground: The TVA, DRT, and SRT
The Battle of San Jacinto became the defining event of Texas’s independence. Over the next century, the battleground evolved into a memorial landscape through the concerted efforts of passionate individuals, the Texas Veterans Association (TVA), and the Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas (SRT & DRT).
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